Ever wondered what the world looks like from above through a photographer’s lens? Join us for an exciting presentation exploring the unique challenges and opportunities of photography in flight. From capturing landscapes and patterns from the air to dealing with reflections, movement, lighting, and changing perspectives, we'll take a look at what goes … Continue Reading ››

Minimalism challenges us to do more with less. Instead of filling the frame, this theme encourages photographers to strip away distractions and focus on simplicity, space, shape, light, and subject. A single object, a quiet scene, or even an unexpected use of negative space can create a powerful image. Sometimes the strongest photographs … Continue Reading ››

Photography today can go beyond simply capturing a moment. In this session, Sandy Brecker will explore creative tools and techniques that can expand what happens after you press the shutter. The goal isn't to replace photography; it's to enhance your workflow and open new creative possibilities.

We'll look at real-world … Continue Reading ››

The Putnam County Fair is just around the corner! The fair will continue at the old Putnam County Fairgrounds in Cookeville. This is a great opportunity to share your work with the community, earn ribbons, and represent the Cookeville Camera Club.

Entering Your Photography Prints

For the July contest, the challenge is to look at the world from a different angle — down low.

The From the Ground Up theme encourages you to capture images from a low viewpoint, creating a unique perspective that you may not normally notice when standing at eye level. Get … Continue Reading ››

At this meeting, the focus will be a little different. Rather than a formal presentation or workshop, we're shifting the spotlight to something equally important — learning from each other.

What's in your camera bag? Bring a favorite piece of equipment, gadget, filter, light, lens, or one or two images … Continue Reading ››

Our May contest theme is Juxtaposition — placing contrasting elements within the same frame to create interest and meaning.

Think old and new side by side. Nature against something man-made. A single bright subject surrounded by muted tones. The impact comes from the contrast — when two unlike elements share … Continue Reading ››

Join us for a special early-morning photography outing at Johnson’s Nursery, where we’ll have the opportunity to capture the beauty and character of the nursery before the day gets busy.

We will meet at the front entrance at 7:00 AM, where everyone will receive a photo checklist with suggested subjects … Continue Reading ››

David Shaw will perform a live edit of several of his photographs (time permitting) using Lightroom, allowing members to watch the transformation unfold in real time. From subtle adjustments to dramatic enhancements, he will demonstrate how he shapes light, contrast, and color to give his images depth and impact — creating photographs that … Continue Reading ››

The Annual Photographic Exhibition Opening Reception will be held on Sunday, March 8th, from 1::30 PM to 4:00 PM at the Cookeville Art Studio & Gallery. The exhibition will feature a diverse collection of images captured by Cookeville Camera Club members, highlighting subjects ranging from local and national destinations to nature, landscapes, wildlife, … Continue Reading ››

The club will have the annual print competition on February 9, 2026, at 7 PM. 

Participation in the contest is limited to dues-paying club members, but the meeting is open to the public, and all are welcome to attend and view the displayed images.

Club members are encouraged … Continue Reading ››

Photo Contest - Our first meeting of the year will feature a photo contest with the theme of Christmas. Members’ submissions will be presented in a slideshow showcasing the creativity and talent within our club. After the presentation, we’ll announce the people's choice images in each division.

Framing and Matting … Continue Reading ››

The wintery mix that has made it’s appearance today has the president concerned for our safety of the members. Many of the Club Members travel from remote area’s surrounding Cookeville.

There will be No Club Meeting this evening November 10th.  The Club Meeting will be re-scheduled for Monday November 17th … Continue Reading ››

There will be no public meeting on this date.

We are excited to announce our annual members-only club potluck picnic, which will take place this year at Rock Island State Park, specifically at the Deaton Field Picnic Shelter. The picnic will be from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. The … Continue Reading ››

Is photography just a visual representation? Can it also be an artistic expression that evokes emotions, tell stories and provoke thoughts?

The brutality of the Imperial Japanese Army was drilled into GiGi's young mind as her … Continue Reading ››

The signup is live on the website. Please make sure to sign up if you plan to attend. This is a free, family-friendly event featuring several aircraft, food trucks, a kids' area, and more!

Check out their website for more information at flycrossville.com

Join Andy for an engaging workshop where he will guide you through the art of creating a stunning video slideshow presentation. Discover step-by-step how to craft your own captivating video essay, perfect for showcasing at our upcoming meeting on November 10th. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your storytelling skills!

No charge to attend! Come see the C-17, helicopters, firetrucks, and so much more! There will be an event signup on the members page for those who are interested and will start at 10:00 AM. Tammy Leach will be leading the photo walk, and this page will be updated when a meetup place … Continue Reading ››

The exhibition will have an open format, so please submit pictures from any category for viewing during the meeting.

The contest will focus exclusively on domestic animals. Examples include dogs, cats, horses, cattle, chickens, goats, pigs, and more.

Location of the meeting is Cookeville Art Studio and … Continue Reading ››

This will be an evening event, and sign-up is on the website. For more information on the event, click the link https://semicasualtruckshow.com/

Machu Picchu & The Galapagos Islands – A Trip of Contrasts

Presentation by Bill & Sandy Miller

The two destinations have little in common except for their popularity, and therefore the need for protection and strict enforcement of conservation regulations. Both have been designated UNESCO … Continue Reading ››

You can upload your photos taken on the street walk in Cookeville in June for the July contest and exhibition. There will be a critique of the submitted photos for those who wish to participate.

Location of the meeting is Cookeville Art Studio and Gallery at 186 S Walnut Ave, … Continue Reading ››

Ron Durant will lead a photo walk in downtown Cookeville.  Everyone is to meet at the Train Depot at 6 PM. The walk will last approximately 2 hours.  This is an opportunity to take urban photographs that can be entered in the black and white contest taking place in July.

The contest subject will be "The Color Red". The Exhibition will highlight the macro images taken at the March macro photography workshop taught by Leann Walker. In addition, Ron Durant will conduct a workshop on "Photography on the Plateau" to round out the evening.

Location of the meeting is Cookeville … Continue Reading ››

Everyone is encouraged to meet at the nursery at 7:00 AM. The nursery will allow the Camera Club members in before opening to the general public at 8:00 AM. This will give you quiet time to move about and photograph, flowers, ornamental decorations, other plants, etc. Johnson's … Continue Reading ››

The workshop will be led by Bill and Sandy Miller on Light Painting on the night of the meeting.

Imagine being in a totally dark room with various still-life stations set up around the room. With … Continue Reading ››

LeAnn Walker will conduct a macro photography class on the night of the meeting.

Explore the small world around you. The skills learned in macro photography can be applied to all areas of photography … Continue Reading ››

The Annual Photographic Exhibition Opening Reception will occur on Sunday, March 9th, from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM at the Cookeville Art Studio & Gallery. The exhibition images on display will range from local to national destinations, including nature, landscapes, animals, still-lifes, and people. This exhibition is free and open to the public, … Continue Reading ››

Andy Murphy is a local photographer based in Smithville, TN. His photographic interests include landscape and nature photography, and photographic technology. Andy received his formal photographic training through the Rocky … Continue Reading ››

PHOTO CONTEST & EXHIBITION

Photo Contest - Our first meeting of the year will feature a photo contest, open to any subject. A slideshow set to music will display the member-submitted entries. Following the show, the three top images in each category (Novice, Regular, and Master) will be revealed, along … Continue Reading ››

There will be no public meeting in the month of December. 

Please join us at our next meeting on Monday, January 13th when we will have a presentation of our "open subject" photo contest entries.

Meeting will be at:
The … Continue Reading ››

"Photo Essay" meetings are among the most popular meetings the club schedules.  Members have the opportunity to share their images with the audience in a five minute timeframe. Images could be from current work, from a trip, or from the neighborhood, or anything!  The number of images can range from one to any … Continue Reading ››

The camera club picnic will be held on Sunday October 20, 2024 from 12 to 4 PM. It will take place at the Rosewood Event Center located at 379 Glenn Jones Rd Gainesboro, TN 38562.

Weather permitting the location will provide some fall color photo opportunities and enjoying the company … Continue Reading ››

 I have more than 40 years of making photographs. When  I decided to get serious about my photography I went to College of Dupage in Glen Ellyn, IL and graduated with honors. Later my wife and I purchased a portrait studio … Continue Reading ››

Ron Durant will give a short presentation on using Topaz Denoise and Lightroom Denoise on your photographs. Questions are encouraged.  

Members may enter images of water. The submitted images must have been taken within the last 12 months and not include any personal identification markings. All photo's will be displayed … Continue Reading ››

I have been a member of Cookeville Camera Club since 2014. I took a class offered by the club. I intended to learn how to photograph my daylilies that I had created by cross pollinating daylilies … Continue Reading ››

Members of the Cookeville Camera Club will be exhibiting their photographs at the Putnam County Courthouse August 5 through August 30.  The photographs will be exhibited on the walls of the northside ground floor entrance hallway.  The exhibit is part of an ongoing exhibition of the arts in the courthouse initiated by County Mayor, Randy … Continue Reading ››

Members may enter images of old or dilapidated buildings or any architecture that falling apart. The submitted images must have been taken within the last 12 months and not include any personal identification markings. All photo's will be displayed at the meeting and winners announced.

Come and learn how to use Adobe Lightroom

Meeting will be at The Cookeville Art studio and Gallery

186 S Walnut Ave Ste A, Cookeville, TN 38501

Meeting starts at 7pm - Doors open at 6:45pm

Members may enter images of strangers. The submitted images must have been taken within the last 12 months and not include any personal identification markings. All photo's will be displayed at the meeting and winners announced.

Meeting will be at … Continue Reading ››

Bring your questions for club experts.

Meeting will be at The Cookeville Art studio and Gallery

186 S Walnut Ave Ste A, Cookeville, TN 38501

Meeting starts at 7pm - Doors open at 6:45pm

The club is having our annual print competition on March 11^th at 7PM.  The competition is divided into four categories. The first three categories are allotted based on the experience level of the members. The fourth category (Salon Prints) allows the members maximum flexibility in producing their images. Contest is for members only. … Continue Reading ››

Andy is a Cookeville Camera Club member and a Smithville, TN resident.  He is a graduate of the Rocky Mountain School of Photography Summer … Continue Reading ››

Members may enter images of any subject. The submitted images must have been taken within the last 12 months and not include any personal identification markings. All photo's will be displayed at the meeting and winners announced.

Meeting will be … Continue Reading ››

Members may enter images of any subject. The submitted images must have been taken within the last 12 months and not include any personal identification markings. All photo's will be displayed at the meeting and winners announced.

Meeting will be … Continue Reading ››

"Photo Essay" meetings are among the most popular meetings the club schedules.  Members have the opportunity to share their images with the audience in a five minute timeframe. Images could be from current work, from a trip, or from the neighborhood, or anything!  The number of images can range from one to any … Continue Reading ››

These days, everybody takes pictures of people, regardless of what equipment is used or the level of the photographer. In this program, you’ll see how to take better pictures of people, whether these are formal portraits, family and kids, group shots, or informal pictures of people. The discussions will … Continue Reading ››

Images of a person, animal or group there of enjoying a summer activity. The submitted images must have been taken within the last 12 months and not include any personal identification markings.

Meeting will be at The Cookeville Art studio and Gallery

186 S Walnut Ave Ste … Continue Reading ››

Arik Gorban - "Creating a Personal Photography Project"

One of the best ways to get creative, develop your photography, and

share your pictures is by working on a personal photography project. It’s … Continue Reading ››

Members may enter images of any wildlife. The submitted images must have been taken within the last 12 months and not include any personal identification markings. All photo's will be displayed at the meeting and winners announced.

Meeting will be … Continue Reading ››

Membes may enter images of any manmade structure. The image can be of the full structure or limited to an interesting detail. Examples: House/Building, Bridge, Church, Tower, Monument, Porch, Stairs, Door and Window. The submitted images must have been taken within the last 12 months and not include any personal identification markings. … Continue Reading ››

Johnson Nursery will open at 7am for us. There are many flowers, plants, art work, and much more to photography. Bring your camera gear and enjoy the morning.

Club members prints will be available for public viewing from April 2 thru April 27 during regular CAS business hours (Mon-Sat 10:00-4:00).

180 South Walnut Ave, Cookeville, TN 38506

Public Reception Sunday April 2nd from 1-4. Come view and vote on your favorite. Refreshment provided.

The club is having our annual print competition on March 13^th at 7PM.  The competition is divided into four categories. The first three categories are allotted based on the experience level of the members. The fourth category (Salon Prints) allows the members maximum flexibility in producing their images. Contest is for members only. … Continue Reading ››

Mike Leonard - After Dark

A program about how to take pictures after the sun goes down and before it rises. Via Zoom. Come join us at The Cookeville Art Studio and Gallery located at 186 S Walnut Ave, Unit A, Cookeville, TN. Time … Continue Reading ››

There is no meeting in the month of December 12th.  We will be attending our annual Christmas Banquet on December 13th.  Be sure to register for this event on our member website by Dec 1st.

Please join us at our next meeting on January 9th when we will have a … Continue Reading ››

"Photo Essay" meetings are among the most popular meetings the club schedules.  Members have the opportunity to share their images with the audience in a five minute timeframe. Images could be from current work, from a trip, or from the neighborhood, or anything!  The number of images can range from one to any … Continue Reading ››

Photographs entered must tell or convey a story. Both juried and people's choice winners will be given 5 minutes to relate the story depicted in the photograph to those in attendance at the meeting.

Images should be no older than 1 year from contest date. Members can enter … Continue Reading ››

Members must enter images that does not have an immediate association with the object world. Ordinary subjects are transformed in shapes, colors, patterns, and textures.

Images should be no older than 1 year from contest date. Members can enter 3 images.

Exhibition images(3) can be … Continue Reading ››

Prsentation 'Judging Photos' By Arik Gorban

Arik Gorban - Bio

Arik, a past president of the Somerset County Photography Club, is a photographer and photography instructor who focuses on the creative aspects of the photographic art form.

Continue Reading ››

Images should be no older than 1 year from contest date. Members can enter 3 images.

The meeting will be held at Stonecom. Address is 1 Stonecom Way Cookeville, TN, just of Old Sparta Rd.

Arrive early to socialize. Meeting starts … Continue Reading ››

Members will submit their favorite images to share with the club. This is our members’ chance to show off what they’ve been working on lately! The exhibitions have become a member favorite activity. A slideshow set to music will display the member-submitted entries, and discussion will follow the slideshow.

Presentation 'Night Photography' By Arik Gorban

This is a Zoom only meeting.

Arik Gorban - Bio

Arik, a past president of the Somerset County Photography Club, is a photographer and photography instructor who focuses on the creative … Continue Reading ››

Arik Gorban - Bio

Arik, a past president of the Somerset County Photography Club, is a photographer and photography instructor who focuses on the creative aspects of the photographic art form.

He has experience in the complete photographic process, including analog photography, darkroom work, and extensive … Continue Reading ››

Club members prints will be available for public viewing from April 4 thru April 28 during regular CAS business hours (Mon-Sat 10:00-4:00).

180 South Walnut Ave, Cookeville, TN 38506

Public Reception Sunday April 3rd from 1-4. Come view and vote on your favorite. Refreshment provided.

Johnson Nursery will open at 7am for us. There are many flowers, plants, art work, and much more to photography. Bring your camera gear and enjoy the morning.

Open
Members can submit any image created in the last 12 months for this contest. All photo's will be displayed at the meeting and winners announced.

The meeting will be held at Stonecom. Address is 1 … Continue Reading ››

Arik, a past president of the Somerset County Photography Club, is a photographer and photography instructor who focuses on the creative aspects of the photographic art form.

He has experience in the complete … Continue Reading ››

There is no meeting in the month of December.  We will be attending our annual Christmas Banquet.  Be sure to register for this event on our member website by Nov 30th.

Please join us at our next meeting on January 10th when we will have a … Continue Reading ››

"Photo Essay" meetings are among the most popular meetings the club schedules.  Members have the opportunity to share their images with the audience in a five minute timeframe. Images could be from current work, from a trip, or from the neighborhood, or anything!  The number of images can range from one to any … Continue Reading ››

There is no meeting in the month of December.  We will be attending our annual Christmas Banquet.  Be sure to register for this event on our member website by Nov 30th.

Please join us at our next meeting on January 10th when we will have a … Continue Reading ››

Major Steve Neer has been a member of the Cumberland Squadron of Civil Air Patrol for 11 years.  He has served in many capacities, including
Squadron Commander, Emergency Services Officer, and currently Director of Communications for the … Continue Reading ››

For this contest members must submit an image showing movement. The images submitted by club members must indicate motion of the primary subject by showing a blur of the subject or background due to motion during the exposure.

During our standard contests, images are evaluated by three club members. For … Continue Reading ››

Producing a composite image is the process of combining two or more images into a single unified image where the images are seamlessly blended together.

The basics of creating a composite will be covered, via video tutorials, including: 1) use of layers in Photoshop 2) image selections based on lighting … Continue Reading ››

Panorama
For this contest members, must enter images that have wide horizon extent with the width of the image typically being 2 times or more the height of the image. The image can be achieved by using a one image from a wide angle lens or alternatively from series of images combined during post … Continue Reading ››

Our annual picnic is on the evening of June 14^th (regular club meeting night) starting at 6PM. Gary is hosting the picnic at his home. Please sign up for the picnic on our website, so we have an estimate of number of members and guests who will attending. Members are requested … Continue Reading ››

Cookeville Camera Club member, LoisAnn Shannon will give a presentation during May's club meeting. Our meeting will be held at Stonecom, One Stonecom Way, Cookeville.

LoisAnn Shannon is a photographer based in Chattanooga TN. She … Continue Reading ››

Water
Members can submit any image associate with "Water" for this contest. This includes but not limited to, still water (ex lakes), running water (ex streams, waterfalls), or frozen water (any form of ice).

A presentation will be given by club member Lois Ann Shannon.

The meeting will … Continue Reading ››

The annual Cookeville Camera Club photography exhibition returns to Cookeville Art Studio in April. The exhibition begins on Tuesday, April 6 and runs through Thursday, April 29. 

The studio is located at 186A South Walnut Street in Cookeville and the hours are 12 to 4 pm, Monday through … Continue Reading ››

Annual photo shoot held at Johnson's Nursery at 1717 E. Spring Street, Cookeville. We prefer to shoot before they open, so please be there at 7:00 am and prepare to shoot until 9:00am. Please park on the side of building.

A tripod is recommended and black or white … Continue Reading ››

The club is having our third print competition on March 9^th at 7PM.  The competition is divided into four categories. The first three categories are allotted based on the experience level of the members. The fourth category (Salon Prints) allows the members maximum flexibility in producing their images. Contest is for members only. … Continue Reading ››

The members will be provided a few raw images that have not been processed. The members can process these images using their post processing software.  The images will then be uploaded so the members can see and discuss how the changes were made. This will be a good learning experience to see how everyone would … Continue Reading ››

No meeting at the church but we will still do the contest online.  Our meeting will be done via Zoom.  If you are not a member of the club, email us to get access to Zoom.

The January photo contest is Open subject.  Members can submit 3 images of any subject. .  A slideshow set to … Continue Reading ››

No meeting at the church but we will still do the exhibition  online.  Our meeting will be done via Zoom.  If you are not a member of the club, email us to get access to Zoom.

Members will submit their favorite images to share with the club.  This is our members' chance to show off what … Continue Reading ››